Kalalloo Radio (K-Radio)

Established in 1938 by saxophonist Henry Minton, Minton's Playhouse stands as a pivotal shrine in the history of jazz, renowned as the birthplace of Bebop. Over the ensuing decades, it served as the epicenter for a revolutionary shift in jazz, laying the foundations for modern jazz.

Today, Minton's Playhouse continues to host exceptional musicians, delivering outstanding performances in a one-of-a-kind setting. Known for its commitment to high-quality music, service, decadent drinks, and exceptional cuisine, Minton's remains an iconic and vibrant establishment in the world of jazz & NYC.  https://www.mintonsnyc.com/

 In late 1940, Minton hired Teddy Hill, a former bandleader, to manage the club. Building in the same direction that Minton had started, Hill used his connections from the Savoy Ballroom (where his band used to play), and the Apollo Theater to increase the interest in the club. Hill put together the house band which included Thelonious Monk on piano, Joe Guy on trumpet, Nick Fenton on bass, and Kenny Clarke on drums. Both Clarke and Guy were in Teddy Hill's band before it disbanded in 1939. According to Clarke, Teddy Hill wanted to "do something for the guys that had worked with him" by giving them work during difficult times. The house band at Minton's in 1941, with the addition of frequent guests, Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Christian, was at the center of the emergence of bebop in the early 1940s. Later, the band was led by tenor saxophonist Kermit Scott.